The film features alt-R&B artist Maina Doe and Kevin Stathis, frontman of post-punk / hip-hop project Shady Nasty, with an original score by internationally acclaimed composer Corin. Directed by VERSUS(Tanya Babić and Jason Sukadana), the creative team includes award-winning cinematographer Tyson Perkins, theatre and opera designers Charles Davis and Emma White, and interdisciplinary fashion designers Injury(Dan Tse and Eugene Leung).
Concept, creative direction, artist curation, and film direction were led by VERSUS, with production by Subversus, Oleum reflects VERSUS’ commitment to crafting high-concept, culturally resonant work that endures beyond format, while championing a breadth of contemporary creative perspectives.
The film screened to an invited audience at the Sydney Opera House, premiered digitally on NOWNESS, and is currently screening internationally.